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Mark LaFlamme
Staff Writer
Mark LaFlamme is a Sun Journal reporter and weekly columnist. He's been on the nighttime police beat since 1994, which is just grand because he doesn't like getting out of bed before noon. Mark is the author of eight published novels and rides a dual sport motorcycle everywhere he goes. Unless it's winter, in which case he just sulks a lot.
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Paul First to serve as New Gloucester interim town planner
He will begin Monday and is expected to serve until mid-July, unless a replacement is found before then.
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Street Talk: News that punches you in the gut
Maybe the perfect reporter would be one who is never personally affected by anything that comes his way. Just writes up all the grim facts, collects his check and moves along in a cold and clinical way.
Posted inbPlus, Mark LaFlamme
Mark LaFlamme: The Desert of Maine could use some whip cream
The Talk of the Town clears up some confusion over the Freeport tourist attraction, celebrates Canal Draining Day, asks people to take off their shirts and clears up some confusion over scintillating scotoma.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston dog attack victim still hospitalized, thankful for support
The victim of a vicious dog attack at her home last week, Constance Veilleux remains at Central Maine Medical Center where she will likely undergo further surgeries to repair damage to both arms suffered in the attack.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Mark LaFlamme
Street Talk: Hankering for a small-town gig
There’s a certain kind of salt-of-the-earth charm about local scuttlebutt that is exclusive to the American small town. If that’s where I ended up for my remaining reporter days, I’d have no complaints.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Nation / World
Outcome of jury verdict in Chauvin trial unsurprising to local attorneys, officials
As stunning as the verdict was for many, it was not an outright surprise for local attorneys who have been following the case closely.
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Face Time: Carolyn Tucker — Searching for aha moments and $20,000
Tucker is one of many people looking for clues as part of a treasure hunt organized by a company called Dirigo Treasure out of Newcastle.
Posted inbPlus, Mark LaFlamme
Talk of the town: Dragons, unicorns and a spot of tea
So, a dragon and a bright pink unicorn are walking up Lisbon Street, right? That’s not the start of a joke, it really happened.
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Ward’s Neighborhood Market in Lewiston reopening Saturday
Leon Ward’s family posted a message to the store Facebook page announcing the 8 a.m. opening.